Heading Home
April/14/2009 Ireland Journal
After the workshop concluded, Lorcan and Joan Brereton were kind enough to deliver Judy and me back to our hotel in Dublin for the first leg of our trip home, and were delighted for the opportunity to stop by their spacious studio that is specifically designed to handle large family group portraits. Lorcan’s mother set out a lovely tea for us, which was especially cheering because of the dreary weather through which we had traveled that day.
When I say the weather was dreary, I mean it. Lorcan took this photo of Judy and me withstanding the blustery winds at a scenic overlook on the way to the hotel.
Judy and I stayed at the charming and historic Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel in the leafy suburb of Killiney, only a stone’s throw from the South Dublin coast. By the next morning the weather had brightened considerably, and I grabbed this shot of Judy before she headed to the airport for an early flight.
Before I left, I was able to link up with Barry and Margaret Moore to visit their Photogenic Studio, which is a landmark in the picturesque town of Dalkey, only a short drive from the hotel.
Here are Barry and Margaret in the studio . . .
. . . and taking in the sun at nearby Sorrento Park.
Barry grabbed this shot showing Dalkey Island behind me.
We then adjourned to a neighborhood pub where we enjoyed lunch . . .
. . . conversation . . .
. . . and a pleasant round or two.
What a perfect way to end a memorable visit to Ireland!
When I say the weather was dreary, I mean it. Lorcan took this photo of Judy and me withstanding the blustery winds at a scenic overlook on the way to the hotel.
Judy and I stayed at the charming and historic Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel in the leafy suburb of Killiney, only a stone’s throw from the South Dublin coast. By the next morning the weather had brightened considerably, and I grabbed this shot of Judy before she headed to the airport for an early flight.
Before I left, I was able to link up with Barry and Margaret Moore to visit their Photogenic Studio, which is a landmark in the picturesque town of Dalkey, only a short drive from the hotel.
Here are Barry and Margaret in the studio . . .
. . . and taking in the sun at nearby Sorrento Park.
Barry grabbed this shot showing Dalkey Island behind me.
We then adjourned to a neighborhood pub where we enjoyed lunch . . .
. . . conversation . . .
. . . and a pleasant round or two.
What a perfect way to end a memorable visit to Ireland!